Amrik Virk
| Amrik Virk | |
|---|---|
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Amrik Virk in 2013 | |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for Surrey-Tynehead | |
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Assumed office May 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Hayer |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1963/1964 (age 52–53)[1] India |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Jatinder Virk |
| Children |
Jusleen Virk Anisha Virk Maansi Virk |
| Residence | Surrey, British Columbia |
| Profession | Police officer, politician |
Amrik S. Virk (born 1963 or 1964) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2013 provincial election.[2] He represents the electoral district of Surrey-Tynehead as a member of the British Columbia Liberal Party and was appointed Minister of Advanced Education on June 10, 2013 by Premier Christy Clark. Following a compensation scandal, he was appointed Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services on December 18, 2014, dropping his responsibilities for Advanced Education.
Virk was born in India and moved to the Canadian city of Williams Lake at the age of five years. He has lived in Surrey since 2002 with his wife Jatinder and their three daughters.[3]
Virk holds a B.A in Economics and History.[3] from Simon Fraser University.[4]
An extensive career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) included a variety of policing duties with a substantial portion of his experience with various First Nations communities. In 2001, Virk was commissioned to the rank of Inspector and posted to Surrey where he was active in the issue of youth and gang violence in communities throughout the Lower Mainland and worked extensively with community leaders to help create the British Columbia Integrated Gang Task force. He left Surrey RCMP in 2006 while serving as the acting Officer in Charge of Operations (one of two Deputy Chief equivalents) and transferred to Langley as the Officer in Charge of Operations.
Virk was a community volunteer. In six years spent on the board of directors of the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation, he helped raise millions of dollars for enhancing health care for Surrey residents. He also served on the board of Kwantlen Polytechnic University.[3]
Recognition
In addition to the RCMP Long Service Medal and Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery, Virk has received the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal.[3]
References
- ↑ New inspector joins higher echelons of Langley RCMP:: [Final Edition] Hooper, Roxanne. Langley Advance [Langley, B.C] 13 Oct 2006: 21.
- ↑ "Riding results: Marvin Hunt and Peter Fassbender carry Liberals to victory in Surrey ridings". Vancouver Sun, May 15, 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Meet Amrik". Official Candidate website. 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- ↑ Kwantlen Polytechnic University (12 June 2008). "Kwantlen Board of Governors announces newly appointed board members". News Release. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
